Here is your chance to build your dream home on a beautiful wooded lot that has gorgeous long-range mountain views from the back of the property. It is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains with public lake access to Lake Rhodhiss less than 10 minutes away. City water is available at the street. A septic is needed, there is a septic permit attached - it has already been approved for a 3-bedroom home. There is no HOA but CCRs apply. A minimum of 1250 heated sq ft for 1-story plans or 1400 sq ft for 2-story plans. No manufactured or modular homes.
Vacant landProperty Type
1.01 acresLot Size
$244,981Price/Acres
Listed by Melissa Jones• Howard Hanna Allen Tate Statesville
Contact: melissa.jones@allentate.com
Bought with Caleb Rice• C. Rice and Associates LLC
A rare find! A 1.01 acre lot with a gentle grade. A great location near the Catawba River. Minutes form Drexel, Valdese and Morganton NC Minimal deed restrictions include a minimum of 1250 heated sq ft for most plans or 1400 sq ft for 2 story plans. No manufactured or modular homes. Household pets ok. no commercial breeding or livestock.
Public Records
Jan 17, 2001
Sold
$20,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,382 (+873.3%)
$21,512 + $175,425
$196,937
2024
$142
$21,512 + $31,702
$53,214
2023
$142 (−14.6%)
$21,512
2022
$166
$21,512
2021
$166
$21,512
2020
$166
$21,512
2019
$166
$21,512
2018
$166
$21,512
2017
$166
$21,512
Tax history for 3878 Seitz Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,382 (+873.3%)
$21,512 + $175,425
$196,937
2024
$142
$21,512 + $31,702
$53,214
2023
$142 (−14.6%)
$21,512
2022
$166
$21,512
2021
$166
$21,512
2020
$166
$21,512
2019
$166
$21,512
2018
$166
$21,512
2017
$166
$21,512
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.01 Acres
Year renovated
2024
Sq. Ft.
1,270
Year built
2024
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Burke County
APN
13424
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
Property details
Exterior
Property Information
Can Subdivide Y/N: 0
Property Type: Land
Property Sub Type: Lot
Zoning Specification: R-3
Land Information
Possible Use: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 1.01
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Dimensions: 179 x 293 x 169 x 266
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Needed
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Restrictions: Manufactured Home Not Allowed,Modular Not Allowed
HOA Information
HOA Subject To: None
School Information
Elementary School: Unspecified
Middle Or Junior High School: Unspecified
High School: Unspecified
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,270
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.01 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2024
Year Renovated: 2024
County: Burke County
APN: 13424
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Is Auction: 0
Listing Information
Exception YN: 0
Around this home
Schools
Drexel Primary
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.7mi
7/10
Heritage Middle
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
5/10
Jimmy C. Draughn High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Morganton, NC • 28655
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 5.2 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$236,000 – $285,000
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